Question by Moira: I need the names of some good film production insurance companies in Philadelphia? I am searching for insurance companies that provide production coverage for filmmaking in and around Philadelphia. Does anyone know where I can find that information? I've checked yellowpages.com already. Best answer: Answer by NiceOneThese companies usually work nationally, but they tend to be located where the number of customers is … [Read more...]
Ways to Market and Distribute Your Independent Film
Ways to Market and Distribute Your Independent Film One of the many ways to distribute your film is to get it into an independent theatre. In order to do so, you will have to do some research work. First, find out more on the types of films each theatre shows. Check out their titles and the types of budgets these films have. It will give you a much better idea to see if your film has a chance to be shown here.Make a list of what … [Read more...]
Visionary Dummies – Independent Filmmaker [MMU]
This is our short documentary film titled "A Day in a Life of an Independent Filmmaker". It is made for one of our assignment in Multimedia University (MMU). A final project for Media Production Process (MPM 1123). p/s: Please wait and endure for 10sec for the color bars to finish :p ( this video have been uploaded earlier in www.vimeo.com ) Cast: Shanjhey Kumar s/o Perumal (Ugly Duckling Studios) Produced by: Visionary Dummies @ VD Production … [Read more...]
101 things to do in Wyobraska
101 things to do in Wyobraska Nothing to do? No way! For years we’ve heard the lament that there’s nothing to do in Nebraska. At the Star-Herald, we don’t believe that. Read more on Scottsbluff Star-Herald … [Read more...]
Teen filmmaking ops?
Question by MaggieNYC: Teen filmmaking ops? Hi, I'm a teen filmmaker. I don't have awesome equipment (I'm getting there), but I'm very passionate about filmmaking. I have been trying to find ways to get more involved with others like myself. Any suggestions? (camps, workshops, groups, organizations, etc...) Best answer: Answer by katlynKATASTROPHENew York Film Academy has summer teen filmmaking programs. What do you think? Answer below! … [Read more...]
The Devil Is In The Details: Filmmakers Watch For Continuity Errors During Filming
by Roslan Tangah (aka Rasso) The Devil Is In The Details: Filmmakers Watch For Continuity Errors During Filming I would bet even money odds there has not been a movie made that did not have at least one continuity error. Movie scenes are not shot in sequence, so there is a lot of room for error. There are communities of sites online dedicated to finding errors in movies. A continuity error can be minor as a character's drink was … [Read more...]
How to Become an Indie Filmmaker : How to Make a Movie Trailer
When making a movie trailer, be sure to pick a tone for the trailer, as it is considered the calling card for a film. Get the best parts of a movie to fit into a 30 second to two minute trailer with insight from anindependent filmmaker in this free video on the film industry. Expert: Nathan Boehme Contact: www.nathans-reel.com Bio: Nathan Boehme is a writer, director and editor who currently lives and works in Los Angeles, Calif. Filmmaker: … [Read more...]
Lastest Filmmaker Website News
Court puts rules on film WARREN - Trumbull County Probate Judge Thomas A. Swift decided to think locally when his instructions on guardianships needed to be update. Read more on Tribune Chronicle Websites helping spur indie fundraising One project strapped dozens of digital cameras to kites and balloons and sent them above the Gulf of Mexico to document the BP oil spill. Another plans to fly a smart phone into the upper reaches of the … [Read more...]
Q&A: Are there any special challenges or opportunities for women in filmmaking?
by Listen Up! Question by 070707bride: Are there any special challenges or opportunities for women in filmmaking? I am curious to find out if women have experienced any differences than men when pursuing filmmaking as a hobby or a career. Thank you. Best answer: Answer by ArrowBoth of the above. Yes, it's still a "man's world" but more women are blazing a trail for you than ever before and most are very open to helping other promising female … [Read more...]
22 Ways to Improve Your Screenwriting
by vernalanemgmt 22 Ways to Improve Your Screenwriting Whether you are trying to win contests or sell your script, it is important that you take advantage of every opportunity you can to increase your chances of success. Some people have estimated the odds of a good screenwriter selling a script to be in the neighborhood of 1 in 5,000. What if you could cut that in half just by one action? Now, you're at 1 in 2,500. … [Read more...]